12 Tips on Buying a Used Motorcycle

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1 Check the market price
Price is very important in the bargaining process.
2 Check the chassis number and engine

3 Check the physical condition
Check the condition of the body, mirrors, bolts, and so forth, are all the parts are still original.

4 Check the condition of motor oil
Try to open and measure the oil that is in the machine. Make sure the size of the oil is not redundant, because the excess oil will make the engine sound became more refined, so as to hide the original sound of the motor that may sound harsh or noisy.
5. Check speedometer
Make sure that there are no cracks or demolition of the former. See how many miles that have been taken by the motor. If over 20,000 miles it can definitely be a lot of engine components that will be replaced soon.
6 Turn the engine
Try to turn the engine, whether it can be stationary or idling. Due to the condition of the machine can not problematic idling at about 1500 rpm rotation.
7 Check the gearshift
Start the vehicle and note whether the gearshift position is difficult or not. If was difficult means signifies the motor coupling will soon run out. Then if a swishing sound when the motor is running, most likely the primary gear of the motor will soon run out.
8 Check the frame or chassis of the motor
Note the straightness of the front and rear motorcycle wheel, and make sure that the frame or chassis of the motor is not bent. Run around 40 km / h and hit the brakes a little abrupt to make sure the motor is not difficult to control. It is useful for detecting the straight chassis and handlebars or steering wheel shaft.
9 Check leakage
Keep trying the motor for longer, and after the motor run more than about 500 meters. Consider whether the visible presence of oil that leaked through the sidelines of the machine. Or the presence of water leaking radiator for a motor that uses a radiator.
10 Check the condition of the electrical
Also check the electricity and lights, if all works or lives, means no damage to the components and conditions of the motor battery no problem.
11. Check the condition of the wheel
Make a check of the condition of the wheel, the alignment between the front wheels with the rear wheels, this is to assure that the chassis or frame is not bent, the motor is having a hard fall or collision can cause crookedness on the chassis.
12. If possible try to test ride
Ask the seller to be able to try riding the bike so we can feel whether there are abnormalities or motor is not on the handling or acceleration, etc..


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